Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Ohio
Architectural and Civil Drafters in Ohio earn a median of $61,450 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,450
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($66,150)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,860
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,700; the top 10% earn over $87,160. Nationally the range is $46,260 to $99,710.
States ranked near Ohio
Similar jobs in Ohio
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$94,960 median in Ohio
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$80,840 median in Ohio
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$64,730 median in Ohio
- Landscape Architects$63,790 median in Ohio
- Civil Engineers$96,220 median in Ohio
- Transportation Engineers$96,220 median in Ohio (broader BLS group)
Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Ohio
How much do architectural and civil drafters make in Ohio?
The median is $61,450 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,700 and the top 10% earn over $87,160. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for architectural and civil drafters?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 50 (−7% vs. the national median of $66,150). Living costs are not included.